3 Foods I’d Never Eat Before a Race (Even Though Many Runners Do) ❌ 1. High-Fiber Foods Oats, bran cereal, beans, wholegrain toast Fiber slows digestion and speeds bowel movements. Risk: Bloating, urgent bathroom stops. ✅ Choose low-fiber carbs (white toast, rice, bagels). ❌2. High-Fat Foods Peanut butter bagel, avocado toast, fry-up breakfast Fat digests slowly and keeps blood in the gut. Risk: Heaviness, nausea, delayed energy. ✅ Keep race-morning meals low fat. ❌ 3. Chewing Gum (Especially Su